Advice for Carers

The contribution made by family carers is crucial in enabling a person with Parkinson’s to continue with a normal lifestyle for as long as possible. Often people with Parkinson’s remain in their own homes throughout their lives and do not require care home facilities and this is due, in the main, to family carers. However, many carers provide care to family members while being inadequately supported in their role. Our association acknowledges the huge and largely unrewarded contribution that carers give to people with Parkinson’s. Whether the carer is directly related to the person with Parkinson’s or not, their role is both physically and emotionally demanding, particularly if the person’s condition deteriorates and the caring needs are intensified.

Survey for Carers

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) along with Care Alliance are currently carrying out a survey of carers of people with neurological conditions. The results will be published during Carers Week this June. If you care for someone with a neurological condition, please participate. Results will be during carers week this June. The survey closes May 20th 2012.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/neurologicalcarers

For more information on Carers Week, CLICK HERE

Providing care can have powerful physical impacts with significant changes to daily routines. High blood pressure, tiredness, lack of physical energy, back problems and arthritis are often consequences of caring. As a result of the physical demands of caring, feelings of loneliness and anxiety can become a feature of the caring role. Our association provides a listening ear for carers as well as the people with Parkinson’s. The association in conjunction with Care Alliance Ireland commissioned a report into the the Caring Reality of Family Carers in 2010. If you wish to download a copy of the report please click HERE.

If you feel the need to talk with someone who understands your situation and is willing to listen, please call our Freephone Helpline number between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday.

To download a copy of The Caring Reality of Family Carers, click the image below

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